7 Shifts

MAY 25, 2020

Let’s face it—chefs are clean freaks. Who can blame them? There’s nothing better than a tidy workstation and clean range hood before service hour; and the post-shift scrub down of the kitchen can be a form of meditation for stressed out chefs. Chefs pride themselves on their sparkling kitchens, and during COVID-19, customers need more than ever to be reassured of the cleanliness and safety of ordering from your restaurant.

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Goliath Consulting

MAY 19, 2020

by Bora Kang. Catering has grown significantly over the last few years thanks to the widespread demand for this one word: convenience. Whether they be for office parties, conferences, birthdays or weddings, catering profits from the promise of efficiency, safety and most importantly—safe of mind. But as consumer spending on catering grows, so does the competition.

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Social Hospitality: Restaurants

MAY 6, 2020

Amidst the current COVID-19 pandemic, there is a lot of negativity online and in the news. The hospitality industry has been hit hard, and it can often be difficult to see silver linings in immense uncertainty and tragic circumstances. Nevertheless, some brands have demonstrated how to be good to their customers, associates, healthcare providers, and communities during this time.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2020

The pink and blue horse illustration at the top of this article is not clickbait. It’s an example of what Prague’s Manifesto Market is doing as part of its reopening operation. Manifesto uses the unit of a horse length to help people visualize social distancing and the market layout will increase gaps between the tables to meet the mandatory distance requirement. “We can tell Czech people are very disciplined and they have learnt the routine of how to protect themselves and oth

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Restaurant365

MAY 7, 2020

As states and localities start to reopen, restauranteurs begin to prepare for transitioning from off-premise channels to reopening their dining rooms, albeit in a limited approach. This checklist is meant to provide you with the guidance you need to reopen safely and thrive in a post-COVID world. Enhancing your health and safety protocols. Most states have issued executive orders that provide specific requirements that must be followed in order to reopen dining rooms.

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Xtra Chef

MAY 13, 2020

The world as we know it has changed. How exactly it will have changed once we fully emerge on the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic is yet to be seen. However, we already know that the rise of take-out and delivery will limit front of house labor costs and other overhead expenses, placing an even greater emphasis on squeezing every last ounce of profit from your production.

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EATER

MAY 19, 2020

Tom Kelley Archive/Stringer/Getty; Xinzheng/Getty. Dining out right now will come with certain risks. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself and others around you safe. America is in the early stages of reopening. After weeks of stay-at-home orders, more than 30 states have allowed nonessential businesses to reopen. This means that thousands of restaurants, after pivoting to takeout or closing altogether, are now legally permitted to open their dining rooms to customers.

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Typsy

MAY 26, 2020

As restrictions lift and you start gearing up to get back to business, it’s a good idea to make sure you’re able to adapt quickly, and have clear communication with existing and prospective customers, for the best chance at a speedy recovery post-pandemic. Fortunately, there’s an easy way to ensure your business keeps communication open with customers to help them feel informed and engaged: Google My Business.

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Sling

MAY 18, 2020

When employee morale is low, your team will feel it. They’ll suffer from poor performance, lack of motivation, and even a deep dissatisfaction with their job that leads to increased turnover. When employee morale is high, your team will enjoy stronger bonds, a deeper sense of camaraderie, and a willingness to cooperate that wasn’t there before. It goes without saying that every manager would prefer high morale over low morale, but how do you go about improving the way your team feels about their

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The Restaurant Times

MAY 13, 2020

Cloud kitchens, also known as dark kitchens, virtual kitchens, ghost kitchens, and delivery-only restaurants, have proved to be a significant disruptor in the restaurant industry. As food choices today have become more diverse, many standalone dark kitchen brands have evolved their businesses to embrace the concept of multi-brand cloud kitchens. This model caters to evolving customer trends with innovative menus, capturing a broad market, and increasing order frequency in the process.

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Sculpture Hospitality

MAY 5, 2020

With the news that some areas of the economy may be reopening (slowly and with caution), it allows us to finally see a way forward and consider the prospect of opening up our business’ again.

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FreshCheq

MAY 1, 2020

Restaurant sales have been severely impacted by COVID-19. All aspects of restaurant operations have been affected in one way or another. There is no denying it. Here at Freshcheq, we wanted to remind you that we are here for you and understand the hardships you may be facing. Below you will find some general guidelines or suggestions that you can use to help ensure a safe reopening following the pandemic.

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Lady Boss Blogger

MAY 31, 2020

It’s not easy being a working mom trying to juggle running a business or a full-time job with family life. And with Covid-19 in the picture, it becomes even more difficult. Working from home with tons of distractions is tricky, with everyone stuck at home, kids attending online classes, a household to manage and, of […]. The post 6 Time-Saving Techniques To Help Working Moms Build Their Brand appeared first on LadyBossBlogger.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 20, 2020

To say that the current COVID-19 crisis represents a major change to the way we live our lives is, at this point, probably a bit of an understatement. This is especially true in terms of how we do business, as the pandemic is already having a negative impact on restaurants in particular across the board. A lot of restaurants have seen sales decrease by as much as 70 percent in a lot of cases, with no end to the current situation in sight.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 18, 2020

First and foremost – congratulations on earning your degree or certificate. This is an accomplishment that over the course of your lifetime will reward you tenfold. Know that the degree or certificate is more than an acknowledgement of the skills and knowledge that you have gained – it represents your level commitment and discipline that will serve you well.

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7 Shifts

MAY 11, 2020

It’s been months since restaurants across the US, Canada, and beyond were forced to shutter their dining areas in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. Now, after weeks of relying solely on takeout, delivery, and other business models to bring in revenue, restaurants are seeing some relief as regulations ease and business reopening plans rolling out across the country.

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EATER

MAY 20, 2020

In this, the age of the global pantry, ingredients like turmeric, tahini, and gochujang have finally shaken off their hitherto “exotic” status. But it’s white cooking personalities like Alison Roman and many of the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen stars who have had viral success using them. Alison Roman is the “ prom queen of the pandemic.” Or, at least, she was.

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Social Hospitality: Restaurants

MAY 18, 2020

In a world driven by social media and online search, sales tactics are essential to generate revenue. According to the data from the 2019 Travel and Hospitality Industry Outlook by Deloitte , industry growth is consistent throughout the past decade. From 2009 to 2017, gross bookings in U.S. hotels grew to $185 billion from $116 billion. That’s not just because people are traveling more.

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Goliath Consulting

MAY 23, 2020

In the last few months, we have all seen a historical change in how restaurants operate and how restaurants have adapted to the new business environment that is a result of the coronavirus pandemic. In response to the “new normal” and evolving response to Covid-19, the following two guides were developed to assist the restaurant operator in navigating the best way forward.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

With more states lifting sanctions on dine-in options, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Yelp's Small Business Expert Emily Washcovick to learn about ways restaurants can successfully make the transition and slowly ramp up operations, while keeping guest and staff safety top of mind. What are the best steps a restaurateur needs to take to make a reopening successful?

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Culinary Cues

MAY 2, 2020

Breathe in – breathe out. Fill your lungs and then slowly exhale. To breathe is to engage in a process unlike a breath – which is a short moment in time. We breathe to cleanse our soul and to refresh our heart, to take time to reflect and put aside our anxiety, to pause and think more clearly, to contemplate the bigger picture and to start anew as an individual or part of a group.

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7 Shifts

MAY 1, 2020

It’s no surprise that restaurants have been hit hard during the COVID-19 health crisis. However, pivoting your business model to takeout and delivery is not always the best—or only—option your restaurant has to boost sales during this time. With dine-in officially off the menu, we’re sharing a few options for restaurants to consider to pivot their business model during COVID-19. 1.

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Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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EATER

MAY 21, 2020

Photo by John Moore/Getty Images. Even though people are slowly starting to eat out again as cities and states push to reopen their COVID-19-stricken economies , anyone expecting restaurants to immediately return to normal will be very disappointed. New data show that American restaurants are in for a long rehabilitation, one that might take more than a year — for the restaurants that even survive the coming months — as fear and uncertainty prevent restaurants, their workers, and diners from reg

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Social Hospitality: Restaurants

MAY 18, 2020

In a world driven by social media and online search, sales tactics are essential to generate revenue. According to the data from the 2019 Travel and Hospitality Industry Outlook by Deloitte , industry growth is consistent throughout the past decade. From 2009 to 2017, gross bookings in U.S. hotels grew to $185 billion from $116 billion. That’s not just because people are traveling more.

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Goliath Consulting

MAY 8, 2020

Important points to consider before starting a catering program. Off-premise catering is undoubtedly a compelling business opportunity for restaurant owners. Aside from boosting revenue, catering can boost business during slow performing times, reduce excess food waste, allow for menu changes, and helps to increase employee retention as they gain new skills and varied tasks that challenges and keeps them busy (1).

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 20, 2020

My first business was running a Thai restaurant while in college with a couple of friends, so seeing how hard the restaurant industry has been hit by COVID-19 recently hits close to home. I know how hard it is to stay in business, how slim the margins are, and especially how difficult it is to hire and take care of the employees that keeps the business alive.

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MAY 14, 2020

Every day there are lessons to be learned. At this level of crisis there are bound to be ancillary challenges that arise – challenges that were not obvious until the domino theory took hold. The farm to table movement of the past two decades was, on the surface, a return to supporting local growers and producers, but the core of this initiative was far more significant.

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7 Shifts

MAY 13, 2020

Instagram is widely known for creative photographers making our feeds a beautiful, never-ending gallery of landscapes, food photos, clothing, and puppies. If we look deeper into what value Instagram provides, we can find out that if we break down professions we will see that it helps every type of business in a different way. Recently, with restaurants taking a heavy blow from COVID-19, a whole new wave of online content has appeared from creative culinary folks who are out of work, but have ple

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EATER

MAY 14, 2020

Courtesy of Netfix. Momofuku is banking on cost-cutting and new consumer products to weather the storm. Few other restaurant groups will be able to do the same. “From the beginning, the restaurant community has been warning people that there are going to be massive closures; it’s going to get bleak before it gets better,” David Chang said yesterday in a new episode of his podcast.

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Social Hospitality: Restaurants

MAY 6, 2020

Amidst the current COVID-19 pandemic, there is a lot of negativity online and in the news. The hospitality industry has been hit hard, and it can often be difficult to see silver linings in immense uncertainty and tragic circumstances. Nevertheless, some brands have demonstrated how to be good to their customers, associates, healthcare providers, and communities during this time.

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